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ML12 LFS

2012 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,341 mi
Last recorded75,341 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 LFS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 75,341 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,317 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 54,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,051 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 25,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,682 miles

front tyres wearing low @ 3mm

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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ML12 LFS is a 2012 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML12 LFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML12 LFS registered?

ML12 LFS is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is ML12 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 LFS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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